2018

-2021

Ethiopia Portfolio Assurance Programme, Phase II: Strengthening DFID’s ability to identify, understand, address and manage risks

DFID

Ethiopia Portfolio Assurance Programme, Phase II: Strengthening DFID's ability to identify, understand, address and manage risks

DFID

Aimed at understanding and addressing major governance, management and financial risks, the programme sought  to improve efficiency  through an adaptive and flexible approach.

Aimed at understanding, addressing and managing the major governance, management and financial risks across its portfolio, the programme sought  to improve efficiency and effectiveness through an adaptive and flexible approach covering a detailed review of log-frame results at the project level. It strengthened DFID & its implementation partners including Government of Ethiopia, multilateral agencies and INGO’s capacity to mitigate risks and ensure value for money.  It delved into governance and financial management; monitoring & evaluation systems;  VfM measures; safeguarding mechanisms etc. while building the capacity of DFID Ethiopia staff, including partner organisations, in effectively managing the programme risk. 

We were engaged to review the governance and financial management of partner organisations, strengthen monitoring & evaluation systems, provide flexible, targeted technical advice and contribute to building the capacity of DFID Ethiopia staff, including, partner organisations, downstreaming partners and government departments.

Key Outcomes

  • Improved control design and operating efficiency of implementing partners and DFID Ethiopia by minimising the exposure of DFID funds to critical, high fraud and corruption risks thereby ensuring that it  reaches the intended beneficiaries
  • Addressed governance and system flaws within the partner organisations and streamlined fund flow to the beneficiaries. 

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Nikos Papachristodoulou

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Partnership Development • Operations Management • Business Development • Project Management • Advocacy • Leadership Development and Change Management

M.K. Padma Kumar is involved in developing strategies and managing operations for the IPE Global Group.

He has over 25 years of experience in the development sector, working in civil society organisations and international development agencies like DANIDA and DFID. As the Head of State Partnerships at the DFID India, he was responsible for developing partnerships, programme design, management and strategic oversight of all programmes implemented in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha. He has managed various development programmes. His expertise lies in driving operational, financial and programmatic transformations. Before DFID, he was associated with Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA), Help Age and World Wildlife Fund.

He holds a Master’s degree in Business Management with specialisation in Human Resource Management and Finance. He is extensively trained in Project Cycle Management, Grant Management, Performance Management, Leadership Skills and Change Management.

 
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